Around Utsukushigahara Plateau × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan for family trips

A warm welcome that will make you want to say “I’m home” again awaits you. You’re sure to feel at ease in the friendly atmosphere, where every staff member greets you with a smile. The property features 100% natural Onsen hot spring water from the source and a scenic panoramic sauna, perfect for relaxing at your own pace. Surrounded by a quiet, calming setting, Kitamuki Kannon Temple—a popular sightseeing spot—is just a 2-minute walk away. Enjoy a peaceful stay and leave the bustle of everyday life behind.

At Asama Onsen, Hotel Tamano-yu has been operating since the 18th year of the Meiji era, always prioritizing guests without being bound by tradition or formality, and all staff have strived to provide comfort to guests. We will continue to offer heartfelt hospitality as a property where guests can rejuvenate.

The historic registered cultural property “Shokenro” is a three-story wooden folk-art Accommodation built in the early Showa era. In a retro setting adorned with tasteful furniture and folk crafts, each of the 17 guest rooms has its own distinct character—making it a delight to find your favorite hidden retreat. Enjoy jazz throughout the building, the gentle waters of Utsukushigahara Onsen, creative kaiseki cuisine featuring Shinshu ingredients, and locally brewed sake carefully selected by the host. Please savor an “Onsen getaway for adults” that enriches the senses.

Established in the sixth year of the Taisho era. The craftsmanship and spirit of the palace carpenters of Bessho Onsen live on, embodying a century of history. A fusion of traditional Japanese architecture and elegant Western ambiance. Celebrate the extraordinary with the seasonal beauty of Japan across a 6,500-tsubo estate and the romantic charm of the Taisho era.

The traditional practice of "Toji," which has been carried out for centuries to heal illnesses and injuries, is something we aspire to offer at our establishment, not only to promote physical health but also to enrich the soul. In addition to enjoying Shinshu French cuisine at "Restaurant Kei," which opened in the fall of 2022, our Hotel offers a buffet-style dining experience with approximately 40 Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes at the first-floor restaurant, Keisen. Choose meals that suit your stay style, and take advantage of our well-equipped Facilities, including a gym and indoor Onsen pool. Relax and rejuvenate your body with our high-quality Onsen, and spend a tranquil and comforting moment with us.

Just a 2-minute walk from Matsumoto Station, adjacent to Matsumoto Bus Terminal, offering excellent accessibility! All Rooms are equipped with spacious flat desks and desk lamps, and there is also a Deluxe Twin Room accommodating up to 4 guests, making it ideal for both business and sightseeing. With large beds measuring 140 cm in Single Rooms and 160 cm in Double Rooms, you can relax comfortably. The complimentary Onsen bathing service at the group Hotel is also highly popular.

Bessho Onsen is a villa area embraced by nature, ancient history, and historical sites, loved by many guests as a serene Onsen village alongside literary figures and artists. Renowned figures such as Shotaro Hanayagi and Matsutaro Kawaguchi have stayed at our Property numerous times. It is said that Kawaguchi decided on the title of his work "Aizen Katsura" during his stay here, inspired by the giant katsura tree near the Kannon statue. Kashiwaya Honten, with over a century of history, welcomes each guest with care, incorporating "Japanese elegance," "seasonal aromas," and "warm hospitality" into its architecture, cuisine, and service, offering a tranquil Japanese lodging experience.

The Rooms offer a wide variety of options, including kitchens, washing machines, and microwaves, ideal for long-term stays. Each Room is equipped with a Serta bed to ensure comfort and peace of mind. High-speed Wi-Fi, essential for business, is available throughout the entire facility. We also provide a large public bath with artificial Onsen, perfect for warming your body to the core. Conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from JR Matsumoto Station, about 20 minutes by car from Shiojiri North IC, and about 20 minutes by car (or 30 minutes by bus) from Matsumoto Airport, our location offers excellent access from various areas and is highly convenient for getting around the city! Whether for business, sightseeing, or sports events, our facility caters to a wide range of needs.

At the Property in the nature-rich Bessho Onsen, the entire facility and all rooms are non-smoking. Traditional Japanese-style rooms overlook a historic Japanese garden, and you can relax in the lobby with jazz music. The Onsen, flowing continuously for 24 hours, is known as a beauty spring, featuring a mild water quality. Creative cuisine utilizes seasonal ingredients from Shinshu, offering gentle flavors that soothe the body and mind.

Kikunoyu stands in Asama Onsen, a retreat of the castle town Matsumoto with a thousand-year history. Built in the dignified Honmune-zukuri style passed down in the Matsumoto region, it is a quiet hideaway for adults, rich in Japanese charm. A polished zelkova main pillar and curated artworks create a refined stay. After savoring the gentle feel of natural hot-spring waters in the open-air bath with a pleasant breeze, enjoy an authentic kaiseki course showcasing Shinshu’s seasonal bounty. Just 10 minutes by car to National Treasure Matsumoto Castle. Escape the bustle of everyday life and spend a soothing, restorative holiday.

A Hotel featuring an Onsen that soothes travel fatigue while enjoying the majestic scenery of the Northern Alps. The Asama Onsen, boasting abundant water flow, offers skin-beautifying effects and includes a panoramic large bath, open-air bath, and private baths. From the Room, you can enjoy beautiful views of the Northern Alps and Matsumoto city throughout the seasons. Breakfasts utilizing local ingredients and dishes reflecting the rich food culture of Shinshu and Matsumoto can be enjoyed in the Room or lounge.

A prime location for easily exploring historical sites such as Ueda Castle, the residence of Sanada Yukimura, and the post stations of the Hokkokukaido. Enjoy kaiseki cuisine meticulously prepared by the chef using seasonal local ingredients.

"Oiwaraya Ryokan" is a tranquil Onsen accommodation nestled in Matsumoto's Utsukushigahara Onsen, which has been flowing for 1,300 years since the Nara period. We offer heartfelt hospitality in a harmonious blend of traditional and modern Japanese-style comfort. Our facility features seven unique bathing areas, including an indoor bath surrounded by the scent of cypress, an open-air bath with a sense of freedom, stone baths, and garden baths with seasonal views. Each bath offers a distinct charm, allowing you to enjoy Onsen hopping and immerse yourself in the changing ambiance from morning to night, providing deep relaxation to soothe your travel fatigue. Our cuisine showcases vibrant kaiseki dishes made with seasonal ingredients from the local Shinshu region. Each dish, beautifully presented on exquisite plates, reflects the flavors of the seasons and the skill of our chefs, offering a true "culinary art." Centered around Shinshu beef, river fish, and mountain delicacies, our meals allow you to savor both taste and the changing seasons. To complement your dining experience, we offer wines crafted at our own winery, "Domaine de Yunohara," using grapes nurtured in Shinshu's pure air and rich soil. These carefully produced wines pair perfectly with Japanese cuisine. With a variety of white, red, and sparkling options available, you can choose according to your preference. Each room is uniquely designed to provide a relaxing space that combines traditional Japanese tranquility with modern comfort. At Oiwaraya Ryokan, we strive to be a warm and welcoming accommodation that makes you want to return. Along with our dedication to fine cuisine and heartfelt hospitality, we aim to provide each guest with a serene and relaxing experience. Our staff looks forward to welcoming you with all our hearts.

In June 2024, a new guest room has been introduced: the "Onsen Premium Room." Enjoy an exclusive in-room dinner featuring A5-grade Shinshu Premium Beef steak as the main dish. Relax and indulge in the 100% natural flowing "Bijin no Yu" hot spring to your heart's content.

In today's online world, messages constantly flow in from all over the globe. But here, take a moment to turn off notifications or even shut down your devices if possible, and focus on the present with those around you. There are no TVs or clocks here.As evening falls, sit on our peculiar terrace in the middle of the rice fields and close your eyes for a while. Feel the scent of the land carried by the breeze. Hear the gentle fluttering of small birds' wings. When your mind feels like it has opened up to a peaceful blank space, quietly open your eyes.The water spread across the rice fields will reflect hues identical to those of the sunset sky. The snow-capped peaks of the Northern Alps will rise higher into view than you ever imagined possible. You might feel as though you’ve been here before, long ago. A profound message beyond words will envelop your entire being.Release & Reconnection Synchronize with something greater than yourself.

"Bettei Ichika" is located in Asama Onsen, cherished as a retreat in Shinshu Matsumoto. We offer 10 Rooms harmonizing Japanese modern aroma and warmth, ideal for relaxing with three generations of family.

A 5-minute walk from JR Matsumoto Station, this Hotel takes pride in its handmade healthy breakfast and large public bath. The breakfast is prepared with a focus on local production for local consumption, using ingredients grown in areas such as Yamagata Village and Azumino within the prefecture, and features heartfelt, homemade dishes. The daily changing menu, including items like simmered dishes, meat and potato stew, and dried daikon radish, is highly praised. The separate male and female large public baths use gentle water drawn from natural underground sources and are equipped with amenities derived from natural ingredients. All rooms feature Simmons beds, and check-out is at a convenient 11:00 AM. Relax and enjoy your stay until your departure.

An Onsen Accommodation proud of its renowned hot springs dating back to the Edo period and a seasonal creative buffet. Relax in the open-air bath and savor the flavors of Shinshu to your heart’s content.

Just a 5-minute walk to the National Treasure - Matsumoto Castle, Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu, an established hotel founded in Meiji 20, was rebranded and reopened on April 5, 2016, with the concept of "Folk Art Philosophy - Memories of Matsumoto's Daily Life." The restaurant offers course meals based on the concept of "Nagano Terroir." Learning from the spirit of "beauty through reliance" rooted in the folk art city of Matsumoto, the hotel has been reborn as a simple and practical place to stay.

At Kikyotei Yumotoya, a renowned hot spring in Asama Onsen with a history of 1300 years, we offer facilities such as a large public bath, open-air bath, and private bath to fully enjoy the charm of Onsen. You can experience six different hot springs. Additionally, there are indoor and open-air baths available, with usage alternating between men and women depending on the time of day.